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G. Aravindan
Developing an experimental voice in Malayalam parallel cinema.
Kanchana Sita · Thampu
- Born
- 23 January 1935
- Birthplace
- Kottayam
- Died
- 15 March 1991
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G. Aravindan
G. Aravindan was an Indian filmmaker, cartoonist and musician. He moved between forms of visual storytelling rather than following a single narrative formula.
Early life
Education
Studied in Kottayam and graduated in botany from University College, Trivandrum, in 1955.
Career
- 1956
Early employment
Joined the Rubber Board.
- 1961
Cartoon series
Began Cheriya Manushyarum Valiya Lokavum in Mathrubhumi.
- 1975
Feature debut
Released Uttarayanam, beginning a distinctive film career.
Selected work
Kanchana Sita
Reinterprets an episode from the Ramayana.
Thampu
Observes a travelling circus and the village it visits.
Kummatty
A fantasy drawing on Kerala folklore.
Beyond work
Music and theatre
Worked in theatre and composed music, including for other filmmakers.
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